I'm a carpenter, and I carry kneepads every day. Crawling under houses or on rocks will kill even good knees; if you have joint trouble, they're extra useful.
Military surplus knee pads I know the yanks didn't really like them or use them too often from other videos I've watched. But any PPE in that area is uncomfortable after a while as you chaffe
Great video! Here are some other considerations: 1. Silcock key, 2. Firefighter tool for commercial doors, 3. Wedges/ door stops because commercial buildings the doors automatically close, 4. Fencing pliers instead of lineman pliers because they are so multi functional, 5. Glass-cutter, and finally 6. Knipex Compact bolt cutters. They are much smaller and lighter and pack some serious cutting power! In addition, a small pry bar can help get a big pry bar started. I don’t have separate bags for different tasks per se as everything is layered and integrated into an overall system. I may do a video on it someday.
Fencing pliers are good for fence, but not really all that useful beyond it. Linesman pliers are much more versatile. You'll find that the fences that fencing pliers are for don't need any tools to go through, typically just wire fence which can be pushed apart to go through.
Add a Covert Instruments lock bump - LockPickLawyer Getting in is one thing. Detected and getting run out is another. Smoke 'nade for emergency like that. Check out Invention Carnate's build. Lastly, the mil spec bag is awesome but... It telegraphs seriousness and hella expensive.
You can use a tennis ball with a slot cut into it to protect the end of a tool from damaging the bag. The slotted tennis ball also serves as an excellent way of getting a line of paracord over the branch of a tree, or whatever.
Something you have to keep in mind is your "Scavenger Bag" looks exactly like a "Looters Bag". During an emergency that cops might start shooting people on sight assuming they are looters. This sort of thing did happen when New Orleans was flooded.
If you're carrying this stuff and breaking into places, then the rule of law should be completely gone. This is a very extreme last resort thing. If there are other options for survival, then they should be considered first.
In most cases, scavenging will mean gaining entry into locked vehicles and buildings. Looking at what police, military and firefighters use to gain entry will give you a basic list of tools. Medium sledge hammer, a wedge type tool, quality bolt cutters, halligan tool. A combination of these tools will open any door or lock you will run into. While pick sets are cool, they are way slower than bolt cutters. You will also need some thing to carry out your findings. A GI dufflebag or a gym bag stuffed in your pack lets you carry out enough stuff to make it worth the effort. A hook or grappling hook on a length of cordage allows you to open doors or window at a stand off distance. This is helpful in case of traps or just not being able to reach the door or window. You are spot on with the need for lights, glove, eye protection and masks for personal protection. A few chemlights and zip ties could also come in handy.
Here's the thing, those are all loud and leave a trace. Ideally, you don't want people to know you were there, at least from the outside. Lock picks do take a bit, but raking and bumping are often times even faster than cutting. And for combination locks, learning how to use shims makes that a breeze as well.
Fence pliers made a great addition. Being a multi-tool, you can carry less of other items. They work as okay hammers, pliers, crimpers, and a few other things.
I n Germany we have reusable shopping bags that can be folded into a tiny package that can fit into your pant's or jacket's pocket. Those would be really useful for scavenging.
Thanks for your perspective on these items. I hadn't thought of how useful a solid machete would be. Guys in the jungle never go anywhere without them. Clearing, digging, cutting, pounding and striking are a few verbs that come to mind.
Great concept. Never thought about scavenging as a regular chore but it makes sense. Great now I have to get more gear 😂. Thank you for taking the time to share this.
I’ve been scavenging the local thrift store dumpster for nearly a year now. I’ve saved camping/preparedness supplies, barter goods and a decent preparedness library. All for the price of a few of my minutes to grab usable goods.
@@mybrother1350 a wrench cannot replace a sillcock key. Some places, in more rural areas are in wells and even at time natural springs. A sillcock key is great for urban GHBs immediately after SHTF. It has multiple uses. Tied to the end of paracord, you can use it as a weighted end to wrap around a branch or something else and it works a little bit like a grappling hook. It can also be used as a makeshift weapon held in your hand with one end pointed out to punch with. That's the key I always shoot for with all of my bags is that the items, whenever possible, should have multiple uses.
@@JeffJones72 I’ll admit those are some good creative uses for one, but I still stand behind my point. I guess I should have specified. By wrench I meant more specifically a pliers wrench. I’ve used them on a variety of sillcock spigots without damaging them. If I want even more uses out of a single tool and don’t care about damaging things I might use a type of screw extracting pliers. I’m all about things having as many practical uses as physically possible for the weight
This leads into the importance of cooperating with others to form teams rather than trying to be a loner. A three to four man foraging team can have a breacher with the tools, a rifleman to provide overwatch, and one or two individuals with the big packs to transport.
In a SHTF situation my home and outbuildings will be locked and my family will be laying low inside of them, and my property will look like no one is there , If you need something you had better come during the day and make your intentions very very clear and know you will have a weapon pointed at you from multiple directions, because if you come at night or break in unannounced it will be the last thing you ever do, PLEASE DO NOT PUT EITHER OF US IN THAT SITUATION. Please remember the building you may be entering may be occupied and the occupants will not know your intentions. What would you do in a SHTF situation or any situation for that matter if someone was breaking into your home that your family was in or stealing your supplies from your property?
Nobody is talking about stealing anything. I want to make that clear. With all the grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores,etc... someone's home is the very last place I would venture. Besides, this is why we prepare in advance. So we don't join the masses in eating each other alive. I plan on sheltering in place for at least 3 to 4 months. But, who knows how long it would take for the world to start up again. Either way, being a scavenger and being a thief are two different things.
Good suggestion. Glad to see someone mention binoculars. I keep a pair in the car at all times. Couple of suggestions. A small trowel. Can be used to dig for worms as bait for fishing, or if you’re on the coast you can dig for clams. Can also be used for multiple digging chores that may arise. Keep a few pair of latex gloves for handling wet items or protecting your hands from grease, toxic chemicals or other contaminants. A pair of work gloves too.
If you want to scavenge through highlands or hills i suggest you make a long cane that is eye level height, hard wood that is not too heavy, and is straight end to end. A cane can be used to: • long reach weapon • is very handy in traversing through hills • makeshift spear{ if speartip is available • makeshift splint{ if split halved softwood • torch stick{ to see through darkness And other creative ideas you have in mind to fully utilize it in any given situation. Note: losing/breaking it is alright if you know you have the chance to make one again.
I would agree but recently I find more and more locks are harder to pick not because of difficulty (hehe master locks you can rake or bumb so easy) but that people are combining them with RFID/electronic locks. Not to mention the keyholes are getting smaller, narrower for some door locks I find my tools are either too large or too small for the task. Which is a weird concern for me now, because really, it's more efficient to break down the entry way than to save it. Heck, using the tin can or water bottle trick can be more useful and quicker.
Dyanmic vs covert entry. A brick through a window is quicker than picking. Picking is really only viable if you need to be quiet or need to resecure the lock. That being said, average consumer padlocks and door locks are easy to rake open so I would definitely advocate for a small set of tools. That being said, it doesn't rule out dynamic entry tools.
Love your recommendations. Well thought out and presented. If you don't like harsh chemicals & haven't already tried this for the mosquitoes (they tear me up also), add equal parts lemongrass oil & refined coconut oil to a half empty hand sanitizer bottle & apply as needed. May stain lighter colored fabrics, but in shtf ppl will be focused less on niceties.
Great video ... Blades uk D2 KUKHRI... knipex cobolt mini bolt cutters, gorilla tape, 14 inch ,ovalised, tool steel gorilla bar, knipex mini water pump pliers, knipex mini combination needlenose pliers,... Solcock key , mini hack saw ,...I love the blow up air bag ...Great item ,sak ranger. We have no fire arms in the uk so my gorilla bar and machete are my only defence weapons. My pry bar edges are sharp but covered with bicycle inner tube . Love my maxpedition falcon 2 BEST PACK EVER MADE . ( have a spare open top duffel bag too.) Great kit , thanks Subbed .
Dump that pick kit. Buy bump keys, a tensioner, and a 2 sided rake. You'll actually be terrified at how fast you can gain entry by raking or bumping. Single pin picking takes entirely too long. Also, fencing pliers provide a hammer and wire cutters, making those small bolt cutters basically obsolete. Id also consider an E-tool to add. You might find more than you can carry at once, so being able to dig a shallow hole to temporarily hide stuff in to make sure that someone doesn't come behind you and take the stuff you couldnt carry or fit in your bags. You could even pre dig the hole before you enter, in the event you need to make a fast getaway and want to lighten the load. Lastly, door stops. You can buy small door stops that slip over the door (basically look like small rubber horse shoes) allowing you to let those automatically shutting doors fling shut behind you without making a bunch of noise. Then you just pull it off as you're leaving, and no one is the wiser. Personally, scavenging should be a complete last resort because of the risk associated with it. Millions of people will have the same idea so good luck finding things like food and medications. What you will find, however, is tools and hardware. No one panic buys or steals PVC elbows or silicone caulk, so stuff like that will be available
You can also put a wedge in there (plastic logging wedge) to hold doors open. Also, regarding lockpicks, you may want to practice with the lock when it is actually locked onto something. It's easier to pick the lock when it is in your hand compared to when it is locked on a door, etc. **Edit- I see someone else mentioned the wedges.**
I really appreciate this kit because this includes items I can easily find at harbor freight and a military surplus store. It doesn't involve super expensive outdoor gear that I can't even afford. the things I would add of course is some sort of hygeine kit, individual first aid kit to prevent illness and trauma kit of course for anything worse I pray the Lord protect us from
A 5-6 foot long rubber or plastic piece of tubing could be useful for siphoning gas or water from a hard to reach place. Good thoughts on the other items. I will definitely be looking into a scavenger pack.
I considered a siphoning hose for early on scavenging trips. Ofcours, after an extended period of time it could be potentially degraded. I think for me, propane would be more valuable.
May not fit, but a halligan tool, a pistol supressor, picks, flashlight, laser pointer and a blanket. Here is why. Halligan tool can open most everything. Pistol supressor for animals hiding or guarding. Picks obvious. Laser to detect any trip wires people may set. Blanket to go over barbed or razor wire. Also a booboo kit in case. Also handy is a bit of paracord. Dust mask and rubber gloves as well. It will get dirty scavenging.
And a colapsable backpack, thinner the better, but strong. Able to fold up very small. And maybe a steel wedge for doors. They make a spiked wedge for locks as well. And you may want to make cheater bar handles for the bolt cutters. Means your cutters and handle are small, but can do a hair more than normal. And a file for cutter heads.
To unlock that clear lock the first time every time, pick the very back pin lol. The other pins don't even catch at all, or at least on the one I have which appears to be the same one. I would get a real lock to practice on because that clear one isn't a real lock, but it does allow you to see whats going on. 👍
You can also try picking the locks on your house for practice. You can have all the gear in the world but if you lack the knowledge to use it, then it's more or less just a paperweight to you. Trained beats untrained 12 days a week.
Those clear acrylic locks are good the first few times you try the picks. They teach you what you’re feeling for in the feedback in your hands. And you learn how the parts work. Aside from that it doesn’t really make for good practice. Try to get some cheaper/ simple padlocks of various common brands. I spoke with a janitor at my job. He gave me some locks that were lying around. I also tried some gyms and training pools, they had some lock that people left and they had to cut that I could have. The rest I have bought myself, especially the better one. Get a cheap pick set first, because you will break a few. Upgrade when you feel you’re limited by your tools. I’ve also had success making my own picks out of metal saw blades. And tension tools out of the steel from windshield wipers. But I started out buying tools until I knew what worked and how I wanted them shaped. It’s a good skill and fun to practice. Hope some of that helped someone.
Ryobi electric bolt cutter with extra blades. Online lock pick and UA-camr gives this a 👍 for less than 200$. When you are scavenger, speed and quiet tools are a MASSIVE game changer. Grinders might be cheaper but they are loud as fck!!! Can you imagine how far a grinder screech would carry in SHTF with little to no noise!!
For a pack for scavenging I'll likely use my medium alice pack with or without frame depending if I expect to carry a large load back .( How would I know,lol...I guess if I was going back for more from a place I'd scouted out or already picked up stuff from) I like being able to tie up the bottom using the cords and d-rings inside to compact it on the way out while I scout but can pull it completely open and enlarge to fill size of need be. Plus tough and I have a couple,so there's that.
Can vouch for the Maxpedition Falcon II. Looking at mine right now, it's gone through a harsh winter here up north and is showing very little wear. Expandable to accomodate extra items, but sinches down nicely when you need it to. It has little organizers inside for your smaller tools and pens. Highly recommend, even if buying used.
When SHTF 1 get to the woods establish your camp or home away from major cities close to year round river (temps of the coming winter) Scavenge fuel Find deal storage . . . A lot of 300 cars sharpen a rebar about 24 - 36 long with a fine point (engine oil pickup plastic container, one for oil, one for gas, one for diesel) Stab a hole into a gas tank take gasoline, oil pan take oil, and diesel A barrel oil burner can make heat and steam water to run air tools. Gasoline for generators or better chainsaws (noisy) Diesel for heaters or generators If you got tools take good / new car batteries, take alternators build a jig from a bicycle to a stationary bike pedal the rear wheel fan belt to alternator charge batteries when cloudy or at night keep batteries full When SHTF surviving the the cold winters will take a lot of people out Better to move to a warmer area, your chickens rabbits ducks pigs and turkeys must survive the winter
Plastic shopping bags because you need to transport the stuff you find and not everything fits in a backpack. I like the aldi brand both plastic and non-woven. I always keep them in my slingpack for edc
Great video. I like being tool heavy for whatever situation I happen to be addressing. I liked some of the suggestions for other tools that would be useful when doing this type of work. Though I do have one exception to the whole thing. I really don't like the term scavenging. In any of the possibilities where we would be using this particular tool kit, the situation would definitely be a SHTF/ WROL/TEOTWAWKI scenario, and the word scavenging implies a lower lifeform, bottom of the food chain, scum of the earth type person. Thus I prefer to use the term SALVAGING, since the use of these tools to help us, our families, our group or our community would be one where we are gathering supplies, gear, and in most cases, foodstuffs that would help to sustain us in whatever dire situation has placed us to this point where we were carrying this sort of kit.
Multi-Tool, At least One Fixed Blade Knife, Belt kit sized general tool kit-screwdrivets, wire cutters, small & large bolt cutters, adjustable crescent wrenches, etc,. Small and Large Crowbar. Silcock Key, Allen Wrench Key Kit, two small led flashlights (IR pref. On at least one, snaplight sticks 6" & 9" red/yellow/green, Pulaski tool, Strong Nylon/Leather Gloves, Headlamp. One concealed carry weapon, and one open carry, lockpick kit, handcuff keys, cuffs.
You may want to add a silcot key for water faucets in commercial areas and 1 or 2 extra pad locks or combo locks. There may be times you want to lock a gate or door behind you to keep someone from following.
It’s probably already been said in these comments, but that’s called a “dump pouch!” Not a scavengers bag or whatnot. It’s a dump pouch because we use them in the military to dump our empty magazines into during a firefight. They fold up and out of the way when not in use.
Great list! I would trade out the clear safety glasses forever yellow safety glasses. They work a little better in darker (no electricity) environments. And trade the lineman pliers for a Knipex cobra pliers. They are just great at everything.
Also I have found that a pry bar without a good hammer is pretty useless. You need a hammer to force the pry bar in to get a good perch. Plus good claw hammer is a great tool in itself.
I recently put together a tool kit waist pack. I would keep your hand tools in that so it wont matter what bag you take. The waist pack makes using your tools more handy.
@@Pineboxperspective I keep it in a $8 ozark trail black waist pack. Ply, Pry and Drive items with a utility knife, headlamp, small wera bit kit. I always end up needing another tool but now it’s all right there next to the family jewels.
I believe you are 100% right. I don't know whats gonna happen but im sure its not gonna be fun. Even if we get everything we want. Our country has allowed terrorists an communist to setup groups and cells God knows where. I believe we are in for some seriously bad times. When i used to go scrapping. It was a fine line between legal and criminal. But anyway i didn't have a vehicle was on foot. My most used tools a wonder bar ( a flat prybar) A large flat screwdriver A small maul Wire cutters an tin snips. A med bolt cutter. Really doesn't weight much. Kept everything in a backpack and i carried a duffle bag as well. If i may make a suggestion forget lockpicking look at how locks are made and break them. Every lock has a weakness. Most can be opened with a large screw driver and a hammer. The most important thing a flashlight. Places are always dark. I guess even at my worst i learned something worthwhile. Great video i hope we never need these skills.
@@brawndothethirstmutilator9848 nope I believe you're covered. Really the only way to know is use your stuff. The more you find uses the more adjustments you can make. Great video by the way.
Instead of or in addition to lock picks get lishi tools. Look them up. Battery powered angle grinder. Those can cut thru locks, latches, fences, etc. faster than bolt cutters and more effective. A bit noisier though. But, hold a blanket or pillow over it for a makeshift silencer. Big crowbar or pry bar. Heavy duty battery powered drill. Can drill out. Locks 🔒 or other things like bolts holding latches in place, etc.
If in a suburban or semi urbanized area I would prefer rather than the machete a breaching tool with axe head. Estwing makes a good and affordable “tomahawk” style breaching tool. Lighter versions or more “premium” construction material in the same concept are also widely available. This will help you get in and out of doors and walls more effectively than a machete and still keeps some basic woodland functionality as well.
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Great video my friend, loved the words you spoke in the beginning also! I agree 💯 with @richardhenry1969 in regards to having a hammer! I use a decent rubber mallet instead of a hammer, but I think the point is to have a device that can pound. I too carry bolt cutters large enough to through a large lock or chain. And of course at least an 18” pry bar for heavy duty access. I long the longer version to give me better leverage. 🇺🇸
You could use the existing pack you have and put a duffel inside. Then when you need to put stuff in the duffle, switch your pack over to be like a chest rig. Maybe using d-rings and carabiners or something like that. Then you can put the duffel on your back. Overall it shouldn't be much more than a chest rig because what you're carrying is not all that heavy.
Get an e-lighter. Easy to charge and you can get one with a flashlight built in. 4 ounce chinese cheap jar filled with flamable booze. a mini moltove. A great distraction if you need to set a opponents cover on fire. Note: baby food jars are tough as a baseball so not a good option. The flashlight lighter runs on the cheap side of $8 on ebay. its light is pretty bright but narrow beam. so more descrete than a headlamp. Best part is with a 200-300 food of string or fishing line you can use it as a distraction so dstant enemies will be looking for th person craling through the brush and not at you safely tucked away. learned the flash light trick in the navy, a sort of decoy. Lets not forget a ice pole for fishing. Better than a stick or carrying heavy gear for long trips. Used it. Last tip for the day: There are the round popup laundry baskets (3"x3"x.5") which are good for carrying and good as a drag net for small fish. Ive only use for minnows and crappy as a test. $2-4 at family dollar. Very light weight.
I like your style. Thanks for the reply. I'm definitely gonna try to catch minnows in a laundry basket. My brother likes Martinelli's apple juice. Comes in a hand sized, round glass jar. I told him that would make a good molotov. Thank you for your service, btw.
Haligan, lockpick kit (with lishi), bolt cutters, wire cutters, crowbar, swipe tools, screwdriver set, multitool, water containers with treatment, cilcot key, extra food (you're only out for a day but that could easily turn to multiple days)
The name may be not quite the same but what it is is really a bolt cutter. I have two sizes of these things and the smaller one of course will not cut chain link fence quickly and easily. The bigger version which is very heavy well cut that or cut just about whatever you're gonna encounter. You can snip through chain link an seconds and easily cut off hasp locks high school lockers or bigger stuff. SMal for small stuff / for big stuff ohh fine cutting bolts is a very important role.. I don't have an electric grinder but snipping bolts off when I'm assembling and the bolts I have is too long.. These are amazing beasts and there is a heavy weight you wanna think ahead what you're going to cut and just the lighter version as you can use.
A headlight with a RED light is imperative. And a red light filter for your handheld flashlight. You don't want to be seen. Glass cutter for windows, you don't want to be heard, use in conjunction with guerilla tape for pulling window piece out. Get some shag carpet and make a pair of covers for the tread of your shoes with some cord, it's an old anti-tracking trick.
I totally forgot to mention a red light. That's how I sneak to my treestand during hunting season. I prefer Duct tape to gorilla tape because gorilla tape works too well. Ha. It's hard to pull back off if you need to remove it. I like the carpet idea
29:19mins in that bar from harbor freight there is actually called a slether bar iron workers use it to connect iron when hanging building its an awesome bar there are soft steel and there hard steel soft bends unlike hard will snap into and not bend that is only if you put a shit load of tension on it you take a 3/4" washer from a T/C bolt and drive it around the bar to carry them but it hangs down by your calf and by your rib section thy do have carring sleves for the as well (cowboys of the sky)
I would definitely have some expendable suddle or even grocery bag(s) to carry stuff back, but keep the most precious finds in my main pack in case I have to ditch. 99 percent chances they would abandon chase if they get a good enough bounty from you, but they may still want to know where you bunk so take detours as appropriate. Most likely people would readily negotiate scavenging territories and be open to some trading as fighting is much more dangerous than scavenging... plus most would be glad to know they're not completely alone.
An adjustable wrench or 2 could also be handy im also contemplating a socket set. If those all in one sockets were a little better id go with that. I like the additional duffle bag idea
Tip for the lock picking... the lock that comes with it sucks...stop being gentle and just rake the shit out of it... get it unlocked in like 2 seconds... its the easiest to unlock, practice master locks since its the most common
I call this a revenge bag... Anyway, you should carry a rifle if your gonna carry a gun, so i'd get a low-profile plate carrier (T-rex Arms AC1, or Spiritus Systems LV-119, or a Defense Mechanisms MEPC, or a Ferro Concepts Slickster; those are all great carriers, and i'd get HESCO 10x12 Plates, those will be the best. All of these carriers will conceal well under a flannel) and then get a good placard and move some of those smaller tools like the multitool, etc on the placard. OR get a chest rig (all those companies I mentioned above make good rigs). I would get a Haley Stragetic Heavy Chest Rig because it doubles as a chest rig and can be converted to a placard. It has two general purpose pouches built in, as well as two pistol mag pouches too. It can also carry 4 mags in every caliber (7.62x39, 5.56x45, 308., 7.62x51, 300 BLK, etc). I personally run a Green T-rex Arms AC1 with the T-rex Wallaby pouch and a Spiritus Systems Micro Fight MK5 and 3 AR-15 rifle mags as I dont need the versitilty of the Haley Stragetic Heavy Chest Rig. I have it paired with their CCS pouch on the front and two T-rex SIP pouches for my light and multitool. Every here I need immediately is on my front, and other stuff is in a 30L backpack. I know this is pretty out of the blue and really confusing, and I have no idea if you already have a plate carrier, but you will need armor and a rifle if your in dangerous territory, so just do your research...
For that Flat Vaugh prybar I've carried in a Tuff-Canvas bag that had small tent poles That way it wears the bag/sock out first. But that pry bar is awesome!
Those bolt cutters aren’t going to get you into anything that a good framing hammer could… I get the “silent” approach but speed is also important. You can open a lock with a hammer in under a second while those bolt cutters get dull after two locks.
the only thin i would say about the small bolt cutters is you get less leverage if you need it. if youre gunna have a small pair i would at least also have a large pair too which you can always go back home and get if you need to but that brings me to an important point about intel. it's definitely very important to do your recon and have intel on the places you're scavenging before you go through with it. knowing exit routes, what items might be there so you can make a list of items to look for instead of just walking around seeing what you can find will save you a lot of time in a situation where you may not have the luxury if time, and plenty other reasons why doing your recon is very important.
Carry a can of neon orange spray paint or a bright permanent marker marking where you've been is incredibly important so you don't waste time entering a building you've just been in a few days or weeks ago.
for padlocks just carry lockpicks or two wrenchs because you can snap most locks with a bit of effort i always thought it was bs until i had to do it at work because a truck driver left a lock on a riffer trailer and left
Cordless angle grinder, truckers tool, boots not tennis shoes, trained dog, headlamp with red option, condoms😂, carry old phone for photos, a like minded partner with flexible morals, water key and electrolytes, bear spray.
For me i live in mid Colorado so I think what's most deal for me is a spetznaz shovel in place of machete: that doubles as an ax and of course dig plus melee in a pinch. A machete would not fare well in high altitude where here is rocky and stubborn wood here.
Knee pads are invaluable and overlooked.
I'm a carpenter, and I carry kneepads every day. Crawling under houses or on rocks will kill even good knees; if you have joint trouble, they're extra useful.
Carhartt dbl knee with knee pad inserts
Kamala highly recommends
Military surplus knee pads I know the yanks didn't really like them or use them too often from other videos I've watched. But any PPE in that area is uncomfortable after a while as you chaffe
Great video! Here are some other considerations: 1. Silcock key, 2. Firefighter tool for commercial doors, 3. Wedges/ door stops because commercial buildings the doors automatically close, 4. Fencing pliers instead of lineman pliers because they are so multi functional, 5. Glass-cutter, and finally 6. Knipex Compact bolt cutters. They are much smaller and lighter and pack some serious cutting power! In addition, a small pry bar can help get a big pry bar started. I don’t have separate bags for different tasks per se as everything is layered and integrated into an overall system. I may do a video on it someday.
Good stuff. And you know they sell those wedges the plastic ones at Dollar Tree
Fencing pliers are good for fence, but not really all that useful beyond it. Linesman pliers are much more versatile. You'll find that the fences that fencing pliers are for don't need any tools to go through, typically just wire fence which can be pushed apart to go through.
Please do!
Add a Covert Instruments lock bump - LockPickLawyer
Getting in is one thing.
Detected and getting run out is another.
Smoke 'nade for emergency like that.
Check out Invention Carnate's build.
Lastly, the mil spec bag is awesome but...
It telegraphs seriousness and hella expensive.
@@MasterK9Trainer🎉 never seen those at the Dollar Tree. Mine is a disaster mess zone
You can use a tennis ball with a slot cut into it to protect the end of a tool from damaging the bag.
The slotted tennis ball also serves as an excellent way of getting a line of paracord over the branch of a tree, or whatever.
Great idea 💡
Extra pair of socks! If you're ever on the move you'll be reminded about how important them feet are.
Something you have to keep in mind is your "Scavenger Bag" looks exactly like a "Looters Bag". During an emergency that cops might start shooting people on sight assuming they are looters. This sort of thing did happen when New Orleans was flooded.
That’s because that’s exactly what it is. Main difference is really if authority is coming back or not.
"Possessing burglar's tools.". Called the sheriff on a tweaker roaming our property and that was a charge the prosecutor added.
He said in the first 60 seconds, "this is long term shtf" meaning there likely is no longer longer law enforcement. Not outside the wire anyway.
You really gonna allow yourself to be arrested or detained in a situation like that?
If you're carrying this stuff and breaking into places, then the rule of law should be completely gone. This is a very extreme last resort thing. If there are other options for survival, then they should be considered first.
In most cases, scavenging will mean gaining entry into locked vehicles and buildings. Looking at what police, military and firefighters use to gain entry will give you a basic list of tools. Medium sledge hammer, a wedge type tool, quality bolt cutters, halligan tool. A combination of these tools will open any door or lock you will run into. While pick sets are cool, they are way slower than bolt cutters. You will also need some thing to carry out your findings. A GI dufflebag or a gym bag stuffed in your pack lets you carry out enough stuff to make it worth the effort. A hook or grappling hook on a length of cordage allows you to open doors or window at a stand off distance. This is helpful in case of traps or just not being able to reach the door or window. You are spot on with the need for lights, glove, eye protection and masks for personal protection. A few chemlights and zip ties could also come in handy.
I have to ask.. If I can't reach the door, what good would opening it do me...?
Here's the thing, those are all loud and leave a trace. Ideally, you don't want people to know you were there, at least from the outside. Lock picks do take a bit, but raking and bumping are often times even faster than cutting. And for combination locks, learning how to use shims makes that a breeze as well.
Those are all meant for breaching and clearing, aka getting into a shootout.
If it’s a true shtf scenario you’ll want to avoid that.
I’m a big fan of the metal coat hanger, a bit of wax & soap (lubricant), flint or strikers, water purifier tabs, …
Fence pliers made a great addition. Being a multi-tool, you can carry less of other items. They work as okay hammers, pliers, crimpers, and a few other things.
I n Germany we have reusable shopping bags that can be folded into a tiny package that can fit into your pant's or jacket's pocket. Those would be really useful for scavenging.
I have bug out bags get home bags EDC bags and a 72-hour assault bag, I do not have a scavenger bag thanks for the thought...
Thanks for your perspective on these items. I hadn't thought of how useful a solid machete would be. Guys in the jungle never go anywhere without them. Clearing, digging, cutting, pounding and striking are a few verbs that come to mind.
Great concept. Never thought about scavenging as a regular chore but it makes sense. Great now I have to get more gear 😂. Thank you for taking the time to share this.
I’ve been scavenging the local thrift store dumpster for nearly a year now. I’ve saved camping/preparedness supplies, barter goods and a decent preparedness library. All for the price of a few of my minutes to grab usable goods.
If you're passing through the city a sillcock key is good for grabbing water in a pinch
do you think in a shtf situation the water supply is still working? i doubt it.
@@dankefurnichts Sillcock keys are way overrated imho. For the same weight I can carry a small wrench that can do that and countless other tasks
@@mybrother1350 a wrench cannot replace a sillcock key. Some places, in more rural areas are in wells and even at time natural springs.
A sillcock key is great for urban GHBs immediately after SHTF. It has multiple uses. Tied to the end of paracord, you can use it as a weighted end to wrap around a branch or something else and it works a little bit like a grappling hook. It can also be used as a makeshift weapon held in your hand with one end pointed out to punch with. That's the key I always shoot for with all of my bags is that the items, whenever possible, should have multiple uses.
@@JeffJones72 I’ll admit those are some good creative uses for one, but I still stand behind my point. I guess I should have specified. By wrench I meant more specifically a pliers wrench. I’ve used them on a variety of sillcock spigots without damaging them. If I want even more uses out of a single tool and don’t care about damaging things I might use a type of screw extracting pliers. I’m all about things having as many practical uses as physically possible for the weight
This leads into the importance of cooperating with others to form teams rather than trying to be a loner. A three to four man foraging team can have a breacher with the tools, a rifleman to provide overwatch, and one or two individuals with the big packs to transport.
In a SHTF situation my home and outbuildings will be locked and my family will be laying low inside of them, and my property will look like no one is there , If you need something you had better come during the day and make your intentions very very clear and know you will have a weapon pointed at you from multiple directions, because if you come at night or break in unannounced it will be the last thing you ever do, PLEASE DO NOT PUT EITHER OF US IN THAT SITUATION. Please remember the building you may be entering may be occupied and the occupants will not know your intentions. What would you do in a SHTF situation or any situation for that matter if someone was breaking into your home that your family was in or stealing your supplies from your property?
Nobody is talking about stealing anything. I want to make that clear. With all the grocery stores, pharmacies, hardware stores,etc... someone's home is the very last place I would venture. Besides, this is why we prepare in advance. So we don't join the masses in eating each other alive. I plan on sheltering in place for at least 3 to 4 months. But, who knows how long it would take for the world to start up again. Either way, being a scavenger and being a thief are two different things.
Good suggestion. Glad to see someone mention binoculars. I keep a pair in the car at all times. Couple of suggestions. A small trowel. Can be used to dig for worms as bait for fishing, or if you’re on the coast you can dig for clams. Can also be used for multiple digging chores that may arise. Keep a few pair of latex gloves for handling wet items or protecting your hands from grease, toxic chemicals or other contaminants. A pair of work gloves too.
Silcock key as mentioned, electrical cabinet key, ch751 keys open all kinds of locks
Not sure for US, but knipex/clones have slot for long hex bits or adapter for regular ones. Can't hurt if you have bits with you 😁
If you want to scavenge through highlands or hills i suggest you make a long cane that is eye level height, hard wood that is not too heavy, and is straight end to end. A cane can be used to:
• long reach weapon
• is very handy in traversing through hills
• makeshift spear{ if speartip is available
• makeshift splint{ if split halved softwood
• torch stick{ to see through darkness
And other creative ideas you have in mind to fully utilize it in any given situation.
Note: losing/breaking it is alright if you know you have the chance to make one again.
I've got all the tools to blacksmith except the forge to make tools.
Learning to pick locks would save a lot of weight and the tools required are less then $150 for a nice set
I would agree but recently I find more and more locks are harder to pick not because of difficulty (hehe master locks you can rake or bumb so easy) but that people are combining them with RFID/electronic locks.
Not to mention the keyholes are getting smaller, narrower for some door locks I find my tools are either too large or too small for the task.
Which is a weird concern for me now, because really, it's more efficient to break down the entry way than to save it. Heck, using the tin can or water bottle trick can be more useful and quicker.
I don't think I've ever spent more than 50$ on a set of picks
Depends on which set you get... I have homemade ones from oil/transmission dipsticks which work well
Good point but don’t forget your locksmith caries a crowbar, too 😉
Dyanmic vs covert entry. A brick through a window is quicker than picking. Picking is really only viable if you need to be quiet or need to resecure the lock. That being said, average consumer padlocks and door locks are easy to rake open so I would definitely advocate for a small set of tools. That being said, it doesn't rule out dynamic entry tools.
In long term SHTF remember that petrol and diesel will not last for too long, it's about 4-6 months for petrol and 6-12 for diesel.
Love your recommendations. Well thought out and presented.
If you don't like harsh chemicals & haven't already tried this for the mosquitoes (they tear me up also), add equal parts lemongrass oil & refined coconut oil to a half empty hand sanitizer bottle & apply as needed. May stain lighter colored fabrics, but in shtf ppl will be focused less on niceties.
I'll try anything to keep mosquitoes away. Thanks.
Great video ...
Blades uk D2 KUKHRI...
knipex cobolt mini bolt cutters, gorilla tape, 14 inch ,ovalised, tool steel gorilla bar, knipex mini water pump pliers, knipex mini combination needlenose pliers,...
Solcock key , mini hack saw ,...I love the blow up air bag ...Great item ,sak ranger.
We have no fire arms in the uk so my gorilla bar and machete are my only defence weapons.
My pry bar edges are sharp but covered with bicycle inner tube .
Love my maxpedition falcon 2
BEST PACK EVER MADE .
( have a spare open top duffel bag too.)
Great kit , thanks
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Nice load out!! I like the bike tube idea. Thanks!
Dump that pick kit. Buy bump keys, a tensioner, and a 2 sided rake. You'll actually be terrified at how fast you can gain entry by raking or bumping. Single pin picking takes entirely too long. Also, fencing pliers provide a hammer and wire cutters, making those small bolt cutters basically obsolete. Id also consider an E-tool to add. You might find more than you can carry at once, so being able to dig a shallow hole to temporarily hide stuff in to make sure that someone doesn't come behind you and take the stuff you couldnt carry or fit in your bags. You could even pre dig the hole before you enter, in the event you need to make a fast getaway and want to lighten the load.
Lastly, door stops. You can buy small door stops that slip over the door (basically look like small rubber horse shoes) allowing you to let those automatically shutting doors fling shut behind you without making a bunch of noise. Then you just pull it off as you're leaving, and no one is the wiser.
Personally, scavenging should be a complete last resort because of the risk associated with it. Millions of people will have the same idea so good luck finding things like food and medications. What you will find, however, is tools and hardware. No one panic buys or steals PVC elbows or silicone caulk, so stuff like that will be available
Great additions and thoughts
You can also put a wedge in there (plastic logging wedge) to hold doors open.
Also, regarding lockpicks, you may want to practice with the lock when it is actually locked onto something. It's easier to pick the lock when it is in your hand compared to when it is locked on a door, etc.
**Edit- I see someone else mentioned the wedges.**
I really appreciate this kit because this includes items I can easily find at harbor freight and a military surplus store. It doesn't involve super expensive outdoor gear that I can't even afford. the things I would add of course is some sort of hygeine kit, individual first aid kit to prevent illness and trauma kit of course for anything worse I pray the Lord protect us from
For backpacks, don't discount tool kit backpacks. I use a HART tool backpack as a get home bag. It's tough and looks like a regular backpack.
A 5-6 foot long rubber or plastic piece of tubing could be useful for siphoning gas or water from a hard to reach place. Good thoughts on the other items. I will definitely be looking into a scavenger pack.
I considered a siphoning hose for early on scavenging trips. Ofcours, after an extended period of time it could be potentially degraded. I think for me, propane would be more valuable.
May not fit, but a halligan tool, a pistol supressor, picks, flashlight, laser pointer and a blanket. Here is why. Halligan tool can open most everything. Pistol supressor for animals hiding or guarding. Picks obvious. Laser to detect any trip wires people may set. Blanket to go over barbed or razor wire. Also a booboo kit in case. Also handy is a bit of paracord. Dust mask and rubber gloves as well. It will get dirty scavenging.
And a colapsable backpack, thinner the better, but strong. Able to fold up very small. And maybe a steel wedge for doors. They make a spiked wedge for locks as well. And you may want to make cheater bar handles for the bolt cutters. Means your cutters and handle are small, but can do a hair more than normal. And a file for cutter heads.
To unlock that clear lock the first time every time, pick the very back pin lol. The other pins don't even catch at all, or at least on the one I have which appears to be the same one. I would get a real lock to practice on because that clear one isn't a real lock, but it does allow you to see whats going on. 👍
I'll try that. Thanks.
@Pineboxperspective no problem lol, that's just what I figured out with mine and was like, well, that's not going to help 🤣
You can also try picking the locks on your house for practice. You can have all the gear in the world but if you lack the knowledge to use it, then it's more or less just a paperweight to you. Trained beats untrained 12 days a week.
Those clear acrylic locks are good the first few times you try the picks. They teach you what you’re feeling for in the feedback in your hands. And you learn how the parts work. Aside from that it doesn’t really make for good practice. Try to get some cheaper/ simple padlocks of various common brands. I spoke with a janitor at my job. He gave me some locks that were lying around. I also tried some gyms and training pools, they had some lock that people left and they had to cut that I could have. The rest I have bought myself, especially the better one.
Get a cheap pick set first, because you will break a few. Upgrade when you feel you’re limited by your tools. I’ve also had success making my own picks out of metal saw blades. And tension tools out of the steel from windshield wipers. But I started out buying tools until I knew what worked and how I wanted them shaped.
It’s a good skill and fun to practice.
Hope some of that helped someone.
Ryobi electric bolt cutter with extra blades. Online lock pick and UA-camr gives this a 👍 for less than 200$. When you are scavenger, speed and quiet tools are a MASSIVE game changer. Grinders might be cheaper but they are loud as fck!!! Can you imagine how far a grinder screech would carry in SHTF with little to no noise!!
A small hacksaw……something to lock your self in,for security
Even if it is just a blade. There are companies that make folding saws that take reciprocating saw blades. It was handy when I was in the FD.
that green rolled up bag is called a DUMP POUCH ect
😂 If someone told you a machete was a quiet wepon, they lied to you lol.
As opposed to a gun?
For a pack for scavenging I'll likely use my medium alice pack with or without frame depending if I expect to carry a large load back .( How would I know,lol...I guess if I was going back for more from a place I'd scouted out or already picked up stuff from) I like being able to tie up the bottom using the cords and d-rings inside to compact it on the way out while I scout but can pull it completely open and enlarge to fill size of need be. Plus tough and I have a couple,so there's that.
Can vouch for the Maxpedition Falcon II. Looking at mine right now, it's gone through a harsh winter here up north and is showing very little wear. Expandable to accomodate extra items, but sinches down nicely when you need it to. It has little organizers inside for your smaller tools and pens. Highly recommend, even if buying used.
When SHTF 1 get to the woods establish your camp or home away from major cities close to year round river (temps of the coming winter)
Scavenge fuel Find deal storage . . . A lot of 300 cars sharpen a rebar about 24 - 36 long with a fine point (engine oil pickup plastic container, one for oil, one for gas, one for diesel)
Stab a hole into a gas tank take gasoline, oil pan take oil, and diesel
A barrel oil burner can make heat and steam water to run air tools.
Gasoline for generators or better chainsaws (noisy)
Diesel for heaters or generators
If you got tools take good / new car batteries, take alternators build a jig from a bicycle to a stationary bike pedal the rear wheel fan belt to alternator charge batteries when cloudy or at night keep batteries full
When SHTF surviving the the cold winters will take a lot of people out
Better to move to a warmer area, your chickens rabbits ducks pigs and turkeys must survive the winter
Plastic shopping bags because you need to transport the stuff you find and not everything fits in a backpack. I like the aldi brand both plastic and non-woven. I always keep them in my slingpack for edc
Great advice on gear I didn’t even know about. I’ll have to update my bag!
Great video, thanks. Also some great discussion in the comments.
A four-way water key that you can buy at any big box store will allow you to get water from Spicket attached to the building
Lock hasps are just thin stamped metal. It may be easier to pry-off a hasp than to struggle with a hardened lock.
Suppressed p22. Quiet and very useful. In my case, a station six in 45acp with a custom suppressor made by B&T. Yeah, connections
Does someone make a pack that encorporates a 5 gal bucket? Like the “pack baskets” that people use to portage across land when they are canoeing.
Like a trapper's pack? That would be a good idea.
Years ago I saw David Canterbury making a ghetto version of that with a rectangular bin or some such jammed into a pack. Seemed to work alright.
Buy Alice pack frames and modify it to your needs. I've made one from heavy duty 1.25" plastic pipes (holds slightly above hundred pounds).
Great video. I like being tool heavy for whatever situation I happen to be addressing. I liked some of the suggestions for other tools that would be useful when doing this type of work. Though I do have one exception to the whole thing.
I really don't like the term scavenging. In any of the possibilities where we would be using this particular tool kit, the situation would definitely be a SHTF/ WROL/TEOTWAWKI scenario, and the word scavenging implies a lower lifeform, bottom of the food chain, scum of the earth type person.
Thus I prefer to use the term SALVAGING, since the use of these tools to help us, our families, our group or our community would be one where we are gathering supplies, gear, and in most cases, foodstuffs that would help to sustain us in whatever dire situation has placed us to this point where we were carrying this sort of kit.
Multi-Tool, At least One Fixed Blade Knife, Belt kit sized general tool kit-screwdrivets, wire cutters, small & large bolt cutters, adjustable crescent wrenches, etc,. Small and Large Crowbar. Silcock Key, Allen Wrench Key Kit, two small led flashlights (IR pref. On at least one, snaplight sticks 6" & 9" red/yellow/green, Pulaski tool, Strong Nylon/Leather Gloves, Headlamp. One concealed carry weapon, and one open carry, lockpick kit, handcuff keys, cuffs.
12” bolt cutter probably won’t cut locks but it does a great job on chain-link fence.
You may want to add a silcot key for water faucets in commercial areas and 1 or 2 extra pad locks or combo locks. There may be times you want to lock a gate or door behind you to keep someone from following.
It’s probably already been said in these comments, but that’s called a “dump pouch!” Not a scavengers bag or whatnot. It’s a dump pouch because we use them in the military to dump our empty magazines into during a firefight. They fold up and out of the way when not in use.
The duct tape removed from the ends of the crowbar can be torn into into strips and be used as a firestarter as long as you have a spark
Kleins are made for cutting copper and aluminum wire and they will last forever for that purpose. You'll quickly ruin them cutting anything else.
Hey fantastic stuff you’re putting out here.
Thanks
Great list! I would trade out the clear safety glasses forever yellow safety glasses. They work a little better in darker (no electricity) environments. And trade the lineman pliers for a Knipex cobra pliers. They are just great at everything.
Also I have found that a pry bar without a good hammer is pretty useless. You need a hammer to force the pry bar in to get a good perch. Plus good claw hammer is a great tool in itself.
Yellow is a give a take. We didn’t wear yellow glasses down range because it’s hard to see copper wires that go to IEDs
Cobra pliers don’t cut wire. They are awesome. I know he could use the bolt cutters but they can be very cumbersome for small wires and nails.
I recently put together a tool kit waist pack. I would keep your hand tools in that so it wont matter what bag you take. The waist pack makes using your tools more handy.
Agreed. I'd like to hear how your tool waist system works. I'm trying to figure out how I'd like to do mine.
@@Pineboxperspective I keep it in a $8 ozark trail black waist pack. Ply, Pry and Drive items with a utility knife, headlamp, small wera bit kit. I always end up needing another tool but now it’s all right there next to the family jewels.
Agree. This is the whole point of being a prepper…
I believe you are 100% right. I don't know whats gonna happen but im sure its not gonna be fun.
Even if we get everything we want. Our country has allowed terrorists an communist to setup groups and cells God knows where.
I believe we are in for some seriously bad times.
When i used to go scrapping. It was a fine line between legal and criminal. But anyway i didn't have a vehicle was on foot.
My most used tools a wonder bar ( a flat prybar)
A large flat screwdriver
A small maul
Wire cutters an tin snips.
A med bolt cutter.
Really doesn't weight much.
Kept everything in a backpack and i carried a duffle bag as well.
If i may make a suggestion forget lockpicking look at how locks are made and break them. Every lock has a weakness. Most can be opened with a large screw driver and a hammer.
The most important thing a flashlight. Places are always dark.
I guess even at my worst i learned something worthwhile.
Great video i hope we never need these skills.
Thanks for posting a field tested kit. Appreciate it. Is there anything that you would swap out in retrospect?
@@brawndothethirstmutilator9848 nope I believe you're covered. Really the only way to know is use your stuff. The more you find uses the more adjustments you can make.
Great video by the way.
The current US GI individual soldier First Aid Kit is fantastic for having it on your person or exterior of you pack.
I'll have to check that out. I typically build my own but, I'm no professional. Thanks.
Instead of or in addition to lock picks get lishi tools. Look them up.
Battery powered angle grinder. Those can cut thru locks, latches, fences, etc. faster than bolt cutters and more effective. A bit noisier though. But, hold a blanket or pillow over it for a makeshift silencer.
Big crowbar or pry bar. Heavy duty battery powered drill. Can drill out. Locks 🔒 or other things like bolts holding latches in place, etc.
Interesting. Thanks.
If in a suburban or semi urbanized area I would prefer rather than the machete a breaching tool with axe head. Estwing makes a good and affordable “tomahawk” style breaching tool. Lighter versions or more “premium” construction material in the same concept are also widely available. This will help you get in and out of doors and walls more effectively than a machete and still keeps some basic woodland functionality as well.
I was actually looking at one of those prying hatchets today. Good call!
You get a lot for the price. I trust Estwing’s quality control and their line is practical.
@@brawndothethirstmutilator9848 that is a really great suggestion. I've used the eastwing tomahawk that thing is amazing.
I reckon I'd add a hammer or roofing hatchet with hammer end and nail puller. I also carry a Breachpen in my EDC car kit.
Those Klein screwdrivers are worth the money, don't try to cheap out .
Cordless angle grinder for deadlocks or hinges
Too loud unless you know that you're alone. I'd stick to hacksaw and bolt cutters
A suggestion may be 511 joining bag solution or something like osprey daypack and hiking bag combo.
12 Gauge Slug 1 OZ Lock Removal Device. Also removes hinges from doors.
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Thank you!
Great video my friend, loved the words you spoke in the beginning also! I agree 💯 with @richardhenry1969 in regards to having a hammer! I use a decent rubber mallet instead of a hammer, but I think the point is to have a device that can pound. I too carry bolt cutters large enough to through a large lock or chain. And of course at least an 18” pry bar for heavy duty access. I long the longer version to give me better leverage. 🇺🇸
wow! very good info! Thanks for sharing
Now I get the joke about how electricians don't know what a hammer is.....
You could use the existing pack you have and put a duffel inside. Then when you need to put stuff in the duffle, switch your pack over to be like a chest rig. Maybe using d-rings and carabiners or something like that. Then you can put the duffel on your back. Overall it shouldn't be much more than a chest rig because what you're carrying is not all that heavy.
I like the idea of having a separate duffle. It could be stashed or tossed if you had to make a quick break.
Get an e-lighter. Easy to charge and you can get one with a flashlight built in. 4 ounce chinese cheap jar filled with flamable booze. a mini moltove. A great distraction if you need to set a opponents cover on fire.
Note:
baby food jars are tough as a baseball so not a good option.
The flashlight lighter runs on the cheap side of $8 on ebay. its light is pretty bright but narrow beam. so more descrete than a headlamp. Best part is with a 200-300 food of string or fishing line you can use it as a distraction so dstant enemies will be looking for th person craling through the brush and not at you safely tucked away. learned the flash light trick in the navy, a sort of decoy.
Lets not forget a ice pole for fishing. Better than a stick or carrying heavy gear for long trips. Used it.
Last tip for the day:
There are the round popup laundry baskets (3"x3"x.5") which are good for carrying and good as a drag net for small fish. Ive only use for minnows and crappy as a test. $2-4 at family dollar. Very light weight.
I like your style. Thanks for the reply. I'm definitely gonna try to catch minnows in a laundry basket. My brother likes Martinelli's apple juice. Comes in a hand sized, round glass jar. I told him that would make a good molotov. Thank you for your service, btw.
Really nice share. Good job
Hey, thanks!
@@Pineboxperspective you are welcome!
cordless grinder, if you can afford the noise. :) it is the Master Key.
Haligan, lockpick kit (with lishi), bolt cutters, wire cutters, crowbar, swipe tools, screwdriver set, multitool, water containers with treatment, cilcot key, extra food (you're only out for a day but that could easily turn to multiple days)
The name may be not quite the same but what it is is really a bolt cutter. I have two sizes of these things and the smaller one of course will not cut chain link fence quickly and easily. The bigger version which is very heavy well cut that or cut just about whatever you're gonna encounter. You can snip through chain link an seconds and easily cut off hasp locks high school lockers or bigger stuff. SMal for small stuff / for big stuff ohh fine cutting bolts is a very important role.. I don't have an electric grinder but snipping bolts off when I'm assembling and the bolts I have is too long.. These are amazing beasts and there is a heavy weight you wanna think ahead what you're going to cut and just the lighter version as you can use.
A headlight with a RED light is imperative. And a red light filter for your handheld flashlight. You don't want to be seen.
Glass cutter for windows, you don't want to be heard, use in conjunction with guerilla tape for pulling window piece out.
Get some shag carpet and make a pair of covers for the tread of your shoes with some cord, it's an old anti-tracking trick.
I totally forgot to mention a red light. That's how I sneak to my treestand during hunting season. I prefer Duct tape to gorilla tape because gorilla tape works too well. Ha. It's hard to pull back off if you need to remove it. I like the carpet idea
29:19mins in that bar from harbor freight there is actually called a slether bar iron workers use it to connect iron when hanging building its an awesome bar there are soft steel and there hard steel soft bends unlike hard will snap into and not bend that is only if you put a shit load of tension on it you take a 3/4" washer from a T/C bolt and drive it around the bar to carry them but it hangs down by your calf and by your rib section thy do have carring sleves for the as well (cowboys of the sky)
I would definitely have some expendable suddle or even grocery bag(s) to carry stuff back, but keep the most precious finds in my main pack in case I have to ditch. 99 percent chances they would abandon chase if they get a good enough bounty from you, but they may still want to know where you bunk so take detours as appropriate.
Most likely people would readily negotiate scavenging territories and be open to some trading as fighting is much more dangerous than scavenging... plus most would be glad to know they're not completely alone.
An adjustable wrench or 2 could also be handy im also contemplating a socket set. If those all in one sockets were a little better id go with that. I like the additional duffle bag idea
A roll of very thick canvas to throw over broken windowsill, and use a drag to move collected items into the sunlight. An Army duffle bag is useful.
Be careful as, if you are pulled over and searched, these could be regarded as burglars' tools.
Tip for the lock picking... the lock that comes with it sucks...stop being gentle and just rake the shit out of it... get it unlocked in like 2 seconds... its the easiest to unlock, practice master locks since its the most common
I call this a revenge bag...
Anyway, you should carry a rifle if your gonna carry a gun, so i'd get a low-profile plate carrier (T-rex Arms AC1, or Spiritus Systems LV-119, or a Defense Mechanisms MEPC, or a Ferro Concepts Slickster; those are all great carriers, and i'd get HESCO 10x12 Plates, those will be the best. All of these carriers will conceal well under a flannel) and then get a good placard and move some of those smaller tools like the multitool, etc on the placard. OR get a chest rig (all those companies I mentioned above make good rigs).
I would get a Haley Stragetic Heavy Chest Rig because it doubles as a chest rig and can be converted to a placard. It has two general purpose pouches built in, as well as two pistol mag pouches too. It can also carry 4 mags in every caliber (7.62x39, 5.56x45, 308., 7.62x51, 300 BLK, etc).
I personally run a Green T-rex Arms AC1 with the T-rex Wallaby pouch and a Spiritus Systems Micro Fight MK5 and 3 AR-15 rifle mags as I dont need the versitilty of the Haley Stragetic Heavy Chest Rig. I have it paired with their CCS pouch on the front and two T-rex SIP pouches for my light and multitool. Every here I need immediately is on my front, and other stuff is in a 30L backpack.
I know this is pretty out of the blue and really confusing, and I have no idea if you already have a plate carrier, but you will need armor and a rifle if your in dangerous territory, so just do your research...
For that Flat Vaugh prybar I've carried in a Tuff-Canvas bag that had small tent poles That way it wears the bag/sock out first. But that pry bar is awesome!
Those bolt cutters aren’t going to get you into anything that a good framing hammer could… I get the “silent” approach but speed is also important. You can open a lock with a hammer in under a second while those bolt cutters get dull after two locks.
the only thin i would say about the small bolt cutters is you get less leverage if you need it. if youre gunna have a small pair i would at least also have a large pair too which you can always go back home and get if you need to but that brings me to an important point about intel. it's definitely very important to do your recon and have intel on the places you're scavenging before you go through with it. knowing exit routes, what items might be there so you can make a list of items to look for instead of just walking around seeing what you can find will save you a lot of time in a situation where you may not have the luxury if time, and plenty other reasons why doing your recon is very important.
lol i literally posted this comment and then of course @15:25 you say the same thing.
A hammer, squeeze bulb transfer pump, commercial water key.
In a sea of a billion versions of exactly the same video, this is actually a pretty novel topic. Good work.
Thank you.
Carry a can of neon orange spray paint or a bright permanent marker marking where you've been is incredibly important so you don't waste time entering a building you've just been in a few days or weeks ago.
Cheers mate👍👍👍
A bullpup shotgun or bullpup 20 inch barreled 5.56 rifle would be great.
Missing study material such as strong duffles, buckets, or ratchet straps to bundle your salvage together.
Yes,I want to order some surplus duffle bags. Bungee are a good one.
for padlocks just carry lockpicks or two wrenchs because you can snap most locks with a bit of effort i always thought it was bs until i had to do it at work because a truck driver left a lock on a riffer trailer and left
SA makes arm sleeves that you could add as a light item that would help with some things.
Add locking pliers. Good for all types of things.
Bolt cutters work well as an improvised weapons.
Cordless angle grinder, truckers tool, boots not tennis shoes, trained dog, headlamp with red option, condoms😂, carry old phone for photos, a like minded partner with flexible morals, water key and electrolytes, bear spray.
I like the Stanley Fubar 2 FatMax as demoltion bar.
Links for things are appreciated.
I will work on that in the future. Thanks for checking out the video.
If you're looking for a new bag try the 5.11 rush series. I use the rush 12 daily
I haven’t seen anyone mention it but per have a file would be a good tool to have to help give the bolt cutter somewhere to bite.
For me i live in mid Colorado so I think what's most deal for me is a spetznaz shovel in place of machete: that doubles as an ax and of course dig plus melee in a pinch. A machete would not fare well in high altitude where here is rocky and stubborn wood here.
Those shovels are god send 😁. I love mine for sure